New Greenville developments

[RestedTraveler]

That seems rather high to me, considering the location.

I wonder if the retail space will include a Starbucks when all is said and done...

[Chickenwing]

It seemed high to me as well, considering you can go downtown in that price range.

I think around 145-175 would be more like it.

[breed]

That seems rather high to me, considering the location.

I wonder if the retail space will include a Starbucks when all is said and done...

I think BJU will play a roll in determining tenants, since they are a singificant player in the development.

[jfl25]

Significant player they are THE player this development is on their property and is ment to help generate an additional source of income for the school.

[tablrock]

I think BJU will play a roll in determining tenants, since they are a singificant player in the development.

great

[gs3]

It has been a while since i have gotten to post a new development in here, usually someone beats me to it.

This morning the Greenville News announced the plans for a project we first heard about well over a year ago. It is the Renaissance Place and is a Join Venture by Bob Jones University and Hines Interests of Huston, TX.

It is on a 14 Acre site on Pleasantburg drive where the pedestrian bridge is and where they tore down the shopping center.

It calls for 50,000 sf of retail and 148 Condos in two 5 story buildings. I could not find the story on the G-news site.

These look pretty great! And the price tag on the development is up there with McBee Station. Nice! I can see the condo prices being supported simply because that side of Pleasentburg backs up to some pretty established, moderately old money areas. Why do you think Fresh Market does so well in that location?

[Greenville]

I think BJU will play a roll in determining tenants, since they are a singificant player in the development.

So the "what we're looking for" category is going to be shorter than the "what we're not looking for" category?

[goodbye]

I noticed a very nice addition to the I-85 drive this morning. FOX Carolina has finally replaced the color marquee and now has a very nice video screen with brilliant color and tremendous motion. Very cool!

[jarvismj]

I do admit that I have mixed feelings about the new Bob Jones development, as to what businesses they are going to place in there, but my major concern is the storm drainage. I grew up in that neighborhood behind there, and yes, I have seen it already that after a heavy rain, the water on some streets can come waist high. I was aware a few years ago that there was a lawsuit against the county for this, as with all the development, there is only an 18 inch culvert for the water, and this water is coming from all over the eastside, including the Pelham Commons...

As for retail, anything there will look better than what is there now. My only hope is that Bob Jones lets the city annex this land, as it is to my knowledge, in the county currently.

[breed]

I do admit that I have mixed feelings about the new Bob Jones development, as to what businesses they are going to place in there...

As for retail, anything there will look better than what is there now. My only hope is that Bob Jones lets the city annex this land, as it is to my knowledge, in the county currently.

I know that early on in the process, the Hines group was not expecting any interference from BJU regarding potential tenants.

And, yes, the city line ends at Pleasantburg.

[GvilleSC]

I know that early on in the process, the Hines group was not expecting any interference from BJU regarding potential tenants.

And, yes, the city line ends at Pleasantburg.

Oh they better annex!

[btoy]

Oh they better annex!

The Greenville NEws mentioned that the city was going to do some street scaping their. If that is the case I am pretty sure that means the city is annexing.

[jfl25]

Agreed I dont think that the city would spend money on property in the county.

[sc smitty]

I have confirmation that a Zaxby's is going to Church St. where the old Buger King is.

Work has begun this week on remodeling the old Burger King building.

[g-man430]

http://www.uscourts.gov/newsroom/courthouses.htm

-not much news; just says what cities they are trying to get funding for to build federal courthouses including Greenville

http://www.uscourts.gov/ttb/02-06/whitehou...dget/index.html

-Bad news guys.

Edited February 28, 2006 by g-man430

[goodbye]

The first document is nothing new. It was released a few years ago when the initial federal courthouse rumor was beginning to surface. The second however is indeed news and confirms what I had anticipated concerning the restructuring of the plans to build so many new courthouses due to the rising costs of building materials. No words were specifically mentioned about Greenville, but the previous reports pointed in the direction of the possibility that it may be several years before construction actually happens. I can only hope it will be worth the decade or longer wait. So far Greenville has wasted one of the most important pieces of land in the entire city and that makes me quite sick.

[RestedTraveler]

...restructuring of the plans to build so many new courthouses due to the rising costs of building materials...

I'm sure that the rising costs of building materials is one of the reasons the budget has been reduced for such expenditures...there are others, though.

[goodbye]

And of course one of the main reasons for the rising costs is the outrageous price of oil - but that's a topic for a totally seperate discussion.

[GvilleSC]

I'm sure it will all be worth the wait in the end. The demand will be greater by the time it is built, the Upstate will have grown tremendously and the building will be even larger! Patience has its rewards...

[upstategeek]

I was under the impression the new courthouse was several years off no matter what? The budget hasn't been in place for several years now.

[Greenville]

I also assumed from previous discussions that construction would not begin for several years. I recall thinking (and perhaps posting) then that it will result in a better building in the long run.

[goodbye]

You both are correct regarding the years away from construction. What we were hoping for though was an unveiling of the plans for the property within a year. This seems less likely in light of the latest report and continuously rising construction costs. A design may be created, but a solid estimate would be virtually impossible so far ahead of actual construction.

[gregtrob]

anyone know what is going into the old Haywood Cinemas building? my wife goes to the gym that's there and she says they've blocked off part of the entrance way there as well as started to clean out the inside of the building.

[g-man430]

Project Pogo is here. You guys might want to check this out: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs....ESS01/603060321

Edited March 6, 2006 by g-man430

[g-man430]

The article says it is going to be a "one-of-a-kind" development and the biggest economic announcement since 2000. This could be bigger than ICAR or Verdae seeing how those were announced after the year 2000. THIS COULD BE HUGE!!!!

Edited March 6, 2006 by g-man430